Description
Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies are buttery, nutty cookies kissed with maple sweetness—a fall favorite you’ll want to bake again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- Extra pecans for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in flour and salt until dough forms. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with your palm.
- Press a pecan half on top for garnish, if desired.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- If the dough is too soft, refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before shaping.
- If desired, lightly drizzle or brush with a small amount of maple syrup over cooled cookies for extra maple flavor.
- Substitute walnuts if pecans are unavailable.
- Pairs nicely with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies, maple pecan cookies, pecan shortbread, maple cookies, fall cookies, buttery cookies